Are your Spidey-Senses tingling? The Steve Ditko Estate and Ditkoverse has announced the launch of a new Indiegogo campaign to publish a line of works by comic book creator Steve Ditko.
Founder and Publisher, Mark S. Ditko, is initiating a “Countdown to Ditko100,” leading to Steve Ditko’s centennial in 2027. This first historic campaign will bring fans a quartet of exciting comics: Steve Ditko’s MR. A., The Lost Adventures #1, Steve Ditko’s STATIC #1, Steve Ditko’s FANTASTIC GIANTS #1 and Steve Ditko’s AVENGING WORLD #1.
The project marks a momentous occasion for comic book fans, collectors and a wider audience new to Ditko’s pioneering artistic vision.
“These rarely seen masterworks celebrate Ditko’s legacy,” says Mark, “showcasing his unmistakable style and sometimes controversial, uncompromising creative philosophy. The campaign offers exclusive limited editions, variant covers, collector items, and wild merchandise inspired by the creative genius of Steve Ditko.
Ditkoverse has also announced that ex-Marvel Comics Editor Mort Todd has joined as Creative Director and Editor-in-Chief of the Ditkoverse line. Mort worked with Steve for years and collaborated with him on a variety of publications. He is overseeing the restoration, presentation and coloring of these Ditko titles. The Indiegogo campaign will fuel the goal of getting these comics in comic shops and other retailers.
Don’t miss your chance to be a charter contributor to comic book history! Enter the Ditkoverse with the Indiegogo fundraiser at igg.me/at/ditkoverse1 before 6th May 2025, and see images and videos from the comics and secure your copies of these collectible Steve Ditko masterpieces today.
Steve Ditko’s nephew, Mark S. Ditko, Founder & Publisher of Ditkoverse, is fully dedicated to preserving and celebrating the historical influence of Steve Ditko. Ditkoverse ensures that Steve Ditko’s unparalleled storytelling and artistic contributions continue to inspire fans yet born.
• Enter the Ditkoverse with the Indiegogo fundraiser at igg.me/at/ditkoverse1
• Ditkoverse can be found online at ditkoverse.com and on Facebook, Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | WebShop
• Watch: Mark Ditko and Mort Todd Ditkoverse Interview 2025
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Working in British comics publishing since the 1980s, his credits include editor of titles such as Doctor Who Magazine and Overkill for Marvel UK, Babylon 5 Magazine, Star Trek Magazine, and its successor, Star Trek Explorer, and more. He also edited the comics anthology STRIP Magazine and edited several audio comics for ROK Comics; and has edited several comic collections and graphic novels, including volumes of “Charley’s War” and “Dan Dare”, and Hancock: The Lad Himself, by Stephen Walsh and Keith Page.
He’s the writer of comics such as Pilgrim: Secrets and Lies for B7 Comics; “Crucible”, a creator-owned project with 2000AD artist Smuzz; and “Death Duty” and “Skow Dogs”, with Dave Hailwood.
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